The Art of Losing


The Art of Losing is the second studio album by American rock band American Hi-Fi. It was released on February 25, 2003, by Island Records. Recording took place at Sunset Sound Studio 2, Hollywood, California.

Release

The album was released in February 2003 by Island Records. "The Art of Losing" was released on radio as the lead single on January 7, 2003. The album featured the singles "The Art of Losing" and "The Breakup Song," neither of which charted.

Reception

The album itself peaked at #80 on the US Billboard 200. "A tougher, harder-edged sound--with intense guitar licks by Arentzen and a beefed-up rhythm section by Parson and Nolan--distinguishes The Art of Losing from the band's debut album, as does its live, spontaneous feel and lack of computer production tricks."
The album received mixed reviews. It received 2/5 stars from Rolling Stone and 2.5/5 stars from AllMusic. Shortly after the album's release, American Hi-Fi was dropped by their record label, Island Records around three months later. The band was told they simply did not make enough money despite having sold upwards of 600,000 copies. The band finished their remaining tour dates and then returned home to begin work on a new album. BuzzFeed listed The Art of Losing number 29 on their "36 Pop Punk Albums You Need To Hear Before You F——ing Die" list.

Track listing

Personnel

;American Hi-Fi
;Production